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2002 Was a Monumental Year for DATIA Members
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| As we begin a new year, we find it a good time to reflect on the accomplishments and successes of the previous year. 2002 was a monumental year for DATIA and we are looking forward to building on our success to further increase opportunities for drug and alcohol testing providers. Highlights of 2002 include receiving press in the nation’s most prominent news sources (Wall Street Journal, USA Today, NY Times, etc.), working with our members to provide input to government agencies on proposed regulations affecting the industry, providing comprehensive training to industry professionals, and working with key agency officials to develop solutions to problems experienced by drug and alcohol testing professionals. Read the full recap of 2002! |
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Question & Answer: Excerpts from the DATIA Forum
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Question: If an individual fails to test during a selection period are they required to complete THAT test before the year-end period? Will it count towards the year-end total?
Answer: Not all modes address this situation specifically, however, the FMCSA does in §382.305 (i) (3) "Each driver selected for testing shall be tested during the selection period." From my understanding, C/TPAs apply this rule to all modes and do not count the test if it was not conducted during the selection period. Depending on the reason the test was not conducted, it is either considered excused (i.e. employee on extended vacation) or a refusal to test (i.e. employee notified by employer, but never went to have sample collected).
Read other DATIA questions and answers.
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Mark Your Calendar
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January 31, 2003 is fast approaching! Make sure you receive your required specimen collector qualification training and perform your required proficiency demonstrations before the DOT’s deadline.
Register for a DATIA Certified Professional Collector Trainer™ (CPCT) course today. At the same time, you can register for the valuable Secrets to Successful Drug and Alcohol Testing Program Management course.
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